Documentary Shorts

Saturday, August 16, 2025 1:00 PM @ Morton Theater

Shorts Block Documentary Short
NOTE:
  • Seating is limited for this screening. Please be aware that our policy for attending all film screenings is first come, first serve.
Witness some of the latest and greatest documentary shorts from around the world

 

Witness some of the latest and greatest documentary shorts from around the world

Birding With Brian See Film Listing

A short documentary profile about a birder named Brian.

Showings:
Saturday, Aug 16, 1:00PM @ Morton Theater See Event

Year: 2024
Runtime: 8 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Director: Ben Filler
Producer: Ben Filler
Screenwriter: Ben Filler
Cast: Brian Burke

Broken Love See Film Listing

In one of the antique shops I bought a set of old pre-war postcards, the content of which touched me.

Showings:
Saturday, Aug 16, 1:00PM @ Morton Theater See Event

Year: 2025
Runtime: 3 minutes
Country: Lithuania
Language: Non-dialogue
Director: Barbara Medajska
Producer: Barbara Medajska
Screenwriter: Barbara Medajska
Cast:

Chelu See Film Listing

Portrait of Florin, a 45-year-old man living with residual schizophrenia.

Showings:
Saturday, Aug 16, 1:00PM @ Morton Theater See Event
Friday, Aug 15, 4:00PM @ Flicker Theatre & Bar See Event

Premiere: US Premiere
Year: 2024
Runtime: 11 minutes
Country: Romania
Language: Romanian
Director: Vlad Gheorghilaș
Producer:
Screenwriter:
Cast: Florin Dinu
Cinematographer: Catalina Badea
Editor: Elena Ray Ion

Helen GA: A Story Beyond Souvenirs See Film Listing

Looking past the kitsch souvenirs and tacky t-shirts, this Documentary tells the story of a deeper history and richer culture that lies in the foothills of the mountains around Helen Georgia.

Showings:
Saturday, Aug 16, 1:00PM @ Morton Theater See Event

Premiere: World Premiere
Year: 2024
Runtime: 6 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Director: Ruth E Davidson
Producer: Ruth E Davidson
Screenwriter: Ruth E Davidson
Cast: Brad Abernathy, Bill Cohen

Terpsichore See Film Listing

Terpsichore explores the artistry of dance, unveiling the dedication behind turning physicality into poetry.

Showings:
Saturday, Aug 16, 1:00PM @ Morton Theater See Event

Year: 2024
Runtime: 14 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Director: Abigail Cunningham
Producer: Abigail Cunningham, Kaeley Beam
Screenwriter:
Cast: Aurora Moore, Cece Trapani, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
Cinematographer: Kaeley Beam

The Quiet Art See Film Listing

"The Quiet Art" follows Austin Barrette, a surfer who moved from California to Georgia and found a love in hand-shaping custom surfboards.

Showings:
Saturday, Aug 16, 1:00PM @ Morton Theater See Event

Year: 2024
Runtime: 5 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Director: Johnny Phillips, Ross Wilcox
Producer: Jeremiah Bennett
Screenwriter:
Cast: Austin Barrette, Jennifer Graff